Pearl calls to 'bring the hostages home' at NCAA postgame press conference

(JTA) - Bruce Pearl, whose Auburn men's basketball team advanced to the Sweet Sixteen this weekend, opened his postgame press conference by calling to "bring the hostages home."

Auburn is one of three No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament with a Jewish coach. All three made the tournament's round of 16, as has the biggest Jewish star on the court, Danny Wolf.

Pearl is known for his outspoken support for Israel, which he put on display Saturday after the Tigers beat Creighton in the second round. He began his press conference by acknowledging the team's victory, then sp...